Openly frustrated by what they see as an ongoing double standard in the press's treatment of his campaign, Sen. John McCain and his aides have been aggressively denouncing unfavorable stories as "smear jobs" and "scurrilous attacks," while the candidate himself ... Full Story »
Posted by Fabrice Florin
McCain has lived by the media, can die by the media, and knows it. The 'historic' nature of Obama's candidacy is way too tempting for the mainstream media at this point in the campaign and McCain and staff evidence real frustration. They seek to regain the initiative by aggressive attacks on Obama's experience and judgement but have not yet gained traction. The reporting from within McCain's inner circle is extensive and signals their intent to provoke Obama, a tactic that has not worked to date. But the night is young.
